Xi Calls Laos Key Priority in China’s Neighborhood Diplomacy

Chinese President Xi Jinping said that Beijing has always viewed its relations with Laos from a strategic and long-term perspective, describing the country as a key priority in China’s diplomacy with neighboring nations.

China and Laos are socialist neighbors with a shared common destiny and similar development paths, China Central Television reported Saturday, citing Xi’s congratulatory messages to Lao leader Thongloun Sisoulith, marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations.